# News Release re Duquesne Property Update

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-re-duquesne-property-update--cbeadbd4-9a46-483a-86e1-b4193ec1eaf9

Original source: https://webfiles-primary.thecse.com/news_releases/en/3495/a5222636-3b09-482f-8fea-6b003b2140d1

Publisher: cse

Original announcement: 2026-10-21T01:07:36.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T02:20:36.517Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T02:20:36.517Z

- Company: Emperor Metals Inc.

- Ticker: AUOZ

- Exchange: CSE

- Region: Quebec

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results, Other, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-10-21 02:20:37 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.20 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Emperor Metals Inc. announced final assay results from seven new drillholes at its Duquesne West Project, confirming near-surface gold mineralization with good widths, including 26.3 m at 1.0 g/t Au and 19.2 m at 1.2 g/t Au. These results, combined with additional selected intercepts, strengthen the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit model and support the company's objective of advancing towards a preliminary economic assessment and an updated Mineral Resource Estimate. The program benefits from comprehensive QA/QC procedures and QP oversight, though many grades are moderate compared to the project's historical average.

Reasoning: Emperor Metals reported new drill results from its Duquesne West Project, confirming near-surface gold mineralization with good widths that support a conceptual open-pit development. While individual grades are moderate compared to the project's historical average, the results contribute to refining the geological model and advancing towards a PEA and updated MRE, backed by robust QA/QC.

- Positive factor: New drill results confirm near-surface gold mineralization with good widths, supporting the conceptual open-pit development.

- Positive factor: The program integrates new drilling with historical core resampling, adding significant data to refine and expand the resource model.

- Positive factor: Strong QA/QC protocols are in place, including certified labs and QP oversight, enhancing data reliability.

- Positive factor: The results advance the project towards a preliminary economic assessment \(PEA\) and potential updated MRE.

- Negative factor: Many reported grades are moderate and below the project's historical average grade of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-90%\) rather than precisely stated, which may overstate actual thickness.

- Negative factor: A significant number of assays \(15 holes\) are still pending, leaving some uncertainty about the full program's outcome.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 41

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 41. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (40)

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.8 m
- From: 42.5 m
- To: 44.3 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:42.5-44.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept has a weak grade for an open-pit gold target, and the true width is only estimated.

- Negative factor: Grade is weak \(0.4 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.4

Context: 1.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-re-duquesne-property-update--cbeadbd4-9a46-483a-86e1-b4193ec1eaf9#fact-drill-facts-1)

Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.5 m
- From: 44.3 m
- To: 46.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:44.3-46.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept has a very weak grade for an open-pit gold target, and the true width is only estimated.

- Negative factor: Grade is very weak \(0.2 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target, below the weak threshold of 0.3 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.2

Context: 2.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-re-duquesne-property-update--cbeadbd4-9a46-483a-86e1-b4193ec1eaf9#fact-drill-facts-2)

Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 46.8 m
- To: 47.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:46.8-47.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong \(3.9 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.0 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.9

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-re-duquesne-property-update--cbeadbd4-9a46-483a-86e1-b4193ec1eaf9#fact-drill-facts-3)

Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 47.8 m
- To: 48.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:47.8-48.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong \(4.6 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target, approaching the exceptional threshold.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.0 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 4.6

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 48.8 m
- To: 50.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:48.8-50.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept has a very weak grade for an open-pit gold target, and the true width is only estimated.

- Negative factor: Grade is very weak \(0.1 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target, below the weak threshold of 0.3 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.1

Context: 2.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 50.8 m
- To: 51.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:50.8-51.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is barren, indicating no significant mineralization.

- Negative factor: Grade is barren \(0.0 g/t Au\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.0

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-re-duquesne-property-update--cbeadbd4-9a46-483a-86e1-b4193ec1eaf9#fact-drill-facts-6)

Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 52.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:51.8-52.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept has a very weak grade for an open-pit gold target, and the true width is only estimated.

- Negative factor: Grade is very weak \(0.2 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target, below the weak threshold of 0.3 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.2

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 52.8 m
- To: 53.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:52.8-53.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept has a very weak grade for an open-pit gold target, and the true width is only estimated.

- Negative factor: Grade is very weak \(0.1 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target, below the weak threshold of 0.3 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.1

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 53.8 m
- To: 54.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:53.8-54.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(0.5 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.0 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.5

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 54.8 m
- To: 55.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:54.8-55.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(0.5 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.0 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.5

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 55.8 m
- To: 56.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:55.8-56.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept has a weak grade for an open-pit gold target, and the true width is only estimated.

- Negative factor: Grade is weak \(0.4 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.4

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 56.8 m
- To: 57.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:56.8-57.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept has a weak grade for an open-pit gold target, and the true width is only estimated.

- Negative factor: Grade is weak \(0.4 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.4

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 57.8 m
- To: 58.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:57.8-58.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(0.5 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.0 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.5

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 58.8 m
- To: 59.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:58.8-59.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong \(2.1 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.0 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.1

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 59.8 m
- To: 60.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:59.8-60.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(0.6 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.0 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.6

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 60.8 m
- To: 61.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:60.8-61.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(1.0 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.0 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 61.8 m
- To: 62.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:61.8-62.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(0.5 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.0 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.5

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 62.8 m
- To: 63.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:62.8-63.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept has a weak grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is weak \(0.3 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.0 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.3

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 63.8 m
- To: 64.9 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:63.8-64.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade for an open-pit gold target, exceeding the project average, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptional \(7.1 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Positive factor: This grade is above the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.1 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 7.1

Context: 1.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The grade of 7.1 g/t Au is exceptional for an open-pit gold target \(>=5 g/t Au\).

Evidence · table

> 7.1

Context: 1.1

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 64.9 m
- To: 66.4 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:64.9-66.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(0.5 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.5 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.5

Context: 1.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 66.4 m
- To: 67.4 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:66.4-67.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is barren, indicating no significant mineralization.

- Negative factor: Grade is barren \(0.0 g/t Au\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.0

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-51

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-51
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.4 m
- From: 67.4 m
- To: 68.8 m
- Hole Depth: 97 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-51:67.4-68.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade for an open-pit gold target, but the narrow width limits its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(0.5 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.4 m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-75%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.5

Context: 1.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-75% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-75% True Thickness

### DQ26-22

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-22
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.2 m
- From: 111.1 m
- To: 130.3 m
- Hole Depth: 291 m
- Intercept Depth: 111.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-22:111.1-130.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a good width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate \(19.2 m\).

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(1.2 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.2

Context: 19.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-90% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-90% True Thickness

### DQ26-22

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-22
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.3 m
- From: 124 m
- To: 130.3 m
- Hole Depth: 291 m
- Intercept Depth: 111.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-22:124-130.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong grade, enhancing the overall intercept, though still below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong \(2.8 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.8

Context: 6.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-90% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-90% True Thickness

### DQ26-23

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-23
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.5 m
- From: 110.3 m
- To: 116.8 m
- Hole Depth: 285 m
- Intercept Depth: 110.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-23:110.3-116.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(0.7 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.7

Context: 6.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-90% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-90% True Thickness

### DQ26-28

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-28
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 82.2 m
- To: 89.2 m
- Hole Depth: 213 m
- Intercept Depth: 82.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-28:82.2-89.2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade over a narrow width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is weak \(0.4 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.4

Context: 7.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-90% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-90% True Thickness

### DQ26-29

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-29
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.3 m
- From: 61 m
- To: 80.3 m
- Hole Depth: 174 m
- Intercept Depth: 61 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-29:61-80.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade over a moderate width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate \(19.3 m\).

- Positive factor: Grade is weak \(0.3 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.3

Context: 19.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-90% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-90% True Thickness

### DQ26-58A

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-58A
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.9 m
- From: 75.7 m
- To: 80.5 m
- Hole Depth: 111 m
- Intercept Depth: 75.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-58A:75.7-80.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(1.0 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 4.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-90% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-90% True Thickness

### DQ26-38A

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-38A
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 235.3 m
- To: 236.3 m
- Hole Depth: 303 m
- Intercept Depth: 235.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-38A:235.3-236.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a very narrow width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(0.9 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(1.0 m\).

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(70-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.9

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is estimated at 70-90% rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · text

> Estimated 70-90% True Thickness

### DQ26-43

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-43
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 21.3 m
- From: 64.9 m
- To: 86.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 64.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-43:64.9-86.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a strong width, significantly contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is strong \(21.3 m\).

- Positive factor: Grade is strong \(3.0 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is not stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.0

Context: 21.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is not stated for this intercept.

Evidence · text

> Table 4: Selected 2026 drill intersections within a conceptual Phase 1 open-pits at Duquesne West, Quebec.

### DQ26-34

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-34
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.5 m
- From: 53.8 m
- To: 63.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 53.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-34:53.8-63.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong \(2.7 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.7

Context: 9.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is not stated for this intercept.

Evidence · text

> Table 4: Selected 2026 drill intersections within a conceptual Phase 1 open-pits at Duquesne West, Quebec.

### DQ26-52

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-52
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 24.1 m
- From: 45.2 m
- To: 69.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 45.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-52:45.2-69.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a strong width, significantly contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is strong \(24.1 m\).

- Positive factor: Grade is strong \(2.6 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.6

Context: 24.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is not stated for this intercept.

Evidence · text

> Table 4: Selected 2026 drill intersections within a conceptual Phase 1 open-pits at Duquesne West, Quebec.

### DQ26-12

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-12
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.3 m
- From: 98.1 m
- To: 100.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 98.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-12:98.1-100.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong \(2.6 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Intercept length is narrow \(2.3 m\).

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.6

Context: 2.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is not stated for this intercept.

Evidence · text

> Table 4: Selected 2026 drill intersections within a conceptual Phase 1 open-pits at Duquesne West, Quebec.

### DQ26-53

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/news-release-re-duquesne-property-update--cbeadbd4-9a46-483a-86e1-b4193ec1eaf9#fact-drill-facts-33)

Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-53
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14.3 m
- From: 50 m
- To: 64.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 50 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-53:50-64.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a moderate width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate \(14.3 m\).

- Positive factor: Grade is strong \(2.2 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.2

Context: 14.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is not stated for this intercept.

Evidence · text

> Table 4: Selected 2026 drill intersections within a conceptual Phase 1 open-pits at Duquesne West, Quebec.

### DQ26-26

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-26
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 140 m
- To: 147 m
- Intercept Depth: 140 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-26:140-147
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is strong \(2.1 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is not stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.1

Context: 7.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is not stated for this intercept.

Evidence · text

> Table 4: Selected 2026 drill intersections within a conceptual Phase 1 open-pits at Duquesne West, Quebec.

### DQ26-17

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-17
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.5 m
- From: 90.1 m
- To: 95.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 90.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-17:90.1-95.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(1.6 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.6

Context: 5.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is not stated for this intercept.

Evidence · text

> Table 4: Selected 2026 drill intersections within a conceptual Phase 1 open-pits at Duquesne West, Quebec.

### DQ26-32

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-32
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12 m
- From: 66.2 m
- To: 78.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 66.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-32:66.2-78.2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a moderate width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Intercept length is moderate \(12.0 m\).

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(1.6 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.6

Context: 12.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is not stated for this intercept.

Evidence · text

> Table 4: Selected 2026 drill intersections within a conceptual Phase 1 open-pits at Duquesne West, Quebec.

### DQ26-30

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-30
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.1 m
- From: 125.4 m
- To: 132.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 125.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-30:125.4-132.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(1.6 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.6

Context: 7.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is not stated for this intercept.

Evidence · text

> Table 4: Selected 2026 drill intersections within a conceptual Phase 1 open-pits at Duquesne West, Quebec.

### DQ26-50

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-50
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.1 m
- From: 40 m
- To: 44.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 40 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-50:40-44.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(1.3 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.3

Context: 4.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is not stated for this intercept.

Evidence · text

> Table 4: Selected 2026 drill intersections within a conceptual Phase 1 open-pits at Duquesne West, Quebec.

### DQ26-18

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Duquesne West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DQ26-18
- Project: Duquesne West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 96.9 m
- To: 103.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 96.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DQ26-18:96.9-103.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: conceptual Phase 1 open-pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the open-pit potential, though below the project average.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate \(1.0 g/t Au\) for an open-pit gold target.

- Negative factor: Grade is below the project's historical average of 7.086 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: True width is not stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 7.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: True width is not stated for this intercept.

Evidence · text

> Table 4: Selected 2026 drill intersections within a conceptual Phase 1 open-pits at Duquesne West, Quebec.

## Resource Estimates (1)

### inferred

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Duquesne West Gold Project · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Duquesne West Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: AUOZ

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Resource group id: resource:f775787ad83a880f5c51

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 26900000
- Grade: 1.69
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 1.46
- Contained Unit: moz

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-07-09

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact refers to a historical Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate, which is not new information and represents a lower confidence category.

- Negative factor: This is a historical estimate, not a new resource update in this release.

- Negative factor: The resource is entirely in the Inferred category, which is speculative and cannot support economic studies alone.

Evidence · text

> The Property currently hosts an updated inferred MRE of 26.9 million tonnes \(Mt\) containing 1.46 million ounces \(Moz\) of gold at an average grade of 1.69 g/t Au \(See Press Release dated July 9, 2025, available on SEDAR+\).

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.